Patient Resources
Five Common Hearing Aid Problems and How to Fix Them
Hearing aids provide some incredible benefits leading to a more independent and rewarding lifestyle. To reap these benefits, they need to perform as designed. Residents in Ventura and Los Angeles communities understand the troubleshooting and tech support of some of...
Important Announcement: California Attorney General States That OTCs ‘May Be Outright Scams’
Recently, Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that citizens seeking help with their hearing should exercise caution when purchasing over-the-counter hearing devices. We are happy to see that Mr. Bonta sees what we have seen for years. I have had many patients come into...
Costco vs. West Coast Hearing & Balance – What’s The Difference?
If you're new to hearing aids, you've probably received marketing about all types of hearing devices. You may have visited your local store and seen available hearing devices or spoke with a friend who recommended them to you and loves how cheap they are. Hearing aid...
Phonak? ReSound? Starkey? Which Hearing Aid Is Best for You?
Because we work with a number of hearing aid manufacturers, we are often asked which hearing aids are best. As the most trusted hearing care experts in Ventura County and Los Angeles, you would imagine the answer would be simple, but there is no single “best” hearing...
OTC Devices, Online Hearing Aids, Or A Hearing Care Package – A Comparison
When it comes to optimizing your hearing, more and more information about different hearing devices is being added online, and it’s become more difficult to assess which option is the best one when price is such a big factor. The short definition of each one is this:...
How Common Is Hearing Loss?
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) says 37.5 million US adults “report some trouble hearing.” It’s likely hearing loss numbers are higher than this due to the considerable number of adults who don’t report it. People of all...
Why Are My Ears Ringing?
When your ears ring, whistle, buzz, or pulsate and the sound doesn’t seem to stop, it usually means you have what’s called tinnitus.
This is something 50 million Americans suffer from
Los Angeles’ Best Hearing Aid Clean & Check Service For Local Californians
While your hearing aids are designed to deliver crystal-clear sound for many years, their longevity solely depends on how well you look after them. Due to the nature of them sitting inside of your ear, they are subject to all kinds of bodily fluids such as sweat,...
Can I Wear My Hearing Aids While Playing Sports?
It doesn't matter if you enjoy your local community sports activities or if you're a serious weekend warrior; you need all your senses to stay safe and be competitive. So, if you wear hearing and are wondering if you should wear them while playing sports - the answer...
How Can I Persuade a Loved One to Get Help with Their Hearing?
The effects of hearing loss often reach beyond the affected person to spouses, family, friends, and co-workers, which typically leads to the frustration of how best to help. Consequently, those closest to individuals with a hearing loss often look for solutions to the...